"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. " - Peter Levine

Raquel (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 70124) with over 15 years of experience providing therapy in both English and Spanish. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she brings a bicultural perspective to her work with adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, and the long-term impact of childhood trauma. She is EMDR-certified and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and incorporates somatic, body-based approaches to support deeper trauma processing and nervous system regulation. Her work is centered on helping clients understand and process the root of their experiences, strengthen self-worth, and feel more grounded and present in their daily lives.Raquel offers therapy virtually across California and in person in Sherman Oaks and Encino, CA, and integrates holistic, mind-body perspectives.

Education
California State University, Northridge Bachelor of Arts, Child & Adolescent Development
University of Southern California, Master of Social Work with a focus on mental health

Certifications and Trainings
EMDR Certified, EMDRIA International Association, current certification
Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing & Trauma Healing International
IFS Trained in Parts-Work, IFS Institute Level 1
Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Gender Affirming Care Trained Clinician, under standards of WPATH
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TFCBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certified Anger Management Counselor
Clinical Yoga Practitioner (CYP 500), Trauma-Sensitive & Trauma-Informed Yoga, Clinical Yoga Institute

License
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #70124